Jeremy Langford

On the offensive: Illinois gained just 128 yards against the nation's top-ranked defense, only 18 in the second half. The Illini had 25 yards on the ground and tailback Donovonn Young did not have a carry. Getting defensive: After a competitive first half, Michigan State had its way with the Illini defense in the second half. Overall, Jeremy Langford had a stout 104 yards on 22 carries with Nick Hill contributing 70 yards on 13 carries. The number: 10. Receivers who caught a pass for...

PASADENA, Calif. - The 100th Rose Bowl came down to fourth down and the most predictable play call on Jan. 1 in Pasadena since they resumed football in 1916 after years of chariot and ostrich races. "Everyone in the building knew it was coming," Stanford tailback Tyler Gaffney said. Two headstrong teams that refused to give an inch put everything on the line over 12 inches of turf at the 34-yard line. Stanford rolled out its "elephant" backfield package, and Michigan State's defense rolled up...

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Michigan State 24, Stanford 20 No. 4 Michigan State 24, No. 7 Stanford 20: Connor Cook passed for 332 yards and two touchdowns as the Spartans knocked off the Cardinal in the 100th edition of the Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio in Pasadena, Calif. Cook tossed the decisive 25-yard scoring pass to Tony Lippett early in the fourth quarter as Michigan State (13-1) prevailed in its first Rose Bowl appearance in 26 years. The Spartans sealed the game with a...

(Updated: Minor edits.) No. 11 Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3: Jeremy Langford ran for 134 yards and a touchdown as the Spartans outlasted the visiting Golden Gophers to win their eighth consecutive game. Langford rushed for at least 100 yards for the seventh straight contest, matching the school record set by Lorenzo White in 1985. Connor Cook completed 10-of-20 passes for 143 yards and a score for Michigan State (11-1, 8-0 Big Ten), which plays Ohio State for the Big Ten title next...

Stanford running game vs. Michigan State run defense Tyler Gaffney averages 124.5 yards per game and 5.3 per carry behind an offensive line that includes All-America guard David Yankey. The Spartans' top-ranked defense gives up only 80.8 rushing yards per game. Edge: Michigan State. Stanford passing game vs. Michigan State pass defense Kevin Hogan is completing 61 percent of his passes with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He relies heavily on receiver Ty...

Stanford running game vs. Michigan State run defense Tyler Gaffney averages 124.5 yards per game and 5.3 per carry behind an offensive line that includes All-America guard David Yankey. The Spartans' top-ranked defense gives up only 80.8 rushing yards per game. Edge: Michigan State. Stanford passing game vs. Michigan State pass defense Kevin Hogan is completing 61 percent of his passes with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He relies heavily on receiver Ty...

SportsDirect Inc. Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio Preview: Michigan State vs. Stanford (Updated: UPDATES with Bullough being suspended in Michigan State section) ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO STORYLINES 1. The 100th edition of the Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio features Michigan State's first appearance in the game in 26 years. The Spartans have already set a school record for victories but the achievement will feel even...

(Updated: CHANGED Drummond touchdown return distance to 21 in Para 2) Michigan State 26, Western Michigan 13: The Spartans pulled away late against the visiting Broncos behind a stellar performance by their defense, which scored two touchdowns and forced four turnovers, including two interceptions by Jairus Jones. Michigan State spoiled the head coaching debut of Western Michiganâs P.J. Fleck by holding the Broncos to 204 yards in total offense. The...

INDIANAPOLIS - Perhaps Saturday night will help answer this timeless conundrum: What happens when an unstoppable force (Ohio State's prolific offense) meets an immovable object (Michigan State's top-ranked defense). That matchup - a tasty mixture of speed and athleticism versus old-school, physical football - has sparked the most discussion leading into the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. And it has the most recognizable names: tailback Carlos Hyde and quarterback...

Jeremy Langford rushed for a career-high 151 yards and tied a personal best with three touchdowns as No. 16 Michigan State benefited from five takeaways and took control of the Big Ten Legends Division with a 41-28 win over Nebraska. Connor Cook threw for 193 yards and a touchdown for Michigan State (9-1, 6-0), which defeated the Cornhuskers (7-3, 4-2) for the first time in eight all-time meetings. The Spartans own a two-game advantage over Nebraska and idle Minnesota in the Legends...

(Updated: Minor edits.) No. 11 Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3: Jeremy Langford ran for 134 yards and a touchdown as the Spartans outlasted the visiting Golden Gophers to win their eighth consecutive game. Langford rushed for at least 100 yards for the seventh straight contest, matching the school record set by Lorenzo White in 1985. Connor Cook completed 10-of-20 passes for 143 yards and a score for Michigan State (11-1, 8-0 Big Ten), which plays Ohio State for the Big Ten title next...

EAST LANSING Mich. -- Michigan State's No. 1-ranked defense held an opponent without a touchdown for the sixth time as the No. 11 Spartans completed a perfect Big Ten regular season with a 14-3 victory over the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Tailback Jeremy Langford gained 134 yards on 21 carries and scored the first touchdown for the Spartans (11-1, 8-0), who had already clinched the Legends Division championship. Michigan State will play Ohio State...

EAST LANSING Mich. -- Michigan State's No. 1-ranked defense held an opponent without a touchdown for the sixth time as the No. 11 Spartans completed a perfect Big Ten regular season with a 14-3 victory over the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Tailback Jeremy Langford gained 134 yards on 21 carries and scored the first touchdown for the Spartans (11-1, 8-0), who had already clinched the Legends Division championship. Michigan State will play Ohio State...

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Linebacker Denicos Allen ran back a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and Michigan State earned its first shutout in more than two years, beating Purdue 14-0. Wide receiver Tony Lippett took a pitch and hit tight end Andrew Gleichert for a 5-yard touchdown pass with 8:55 remaining to give the Spartans (6-1, 3-0 Big Ten) more cushion. Jeremy Langford gained 131 yards on 24 carries for Michigan State, going over 100 for the second straight week.

Michigan State recruited Jeremy Langford as an "athlete" - the recruiting term for players whose position is up in the air. Langford lived up to that billing. In 2011, the Detroit-area native moved from running back to cornerback. Then he was bumped to wide receiver. Asked if the coaches were trying to send him a message, coach Mark Dantonio said no. "We wanted to give him an opportunity to play," he said. "At that point he was a backup at tailback and we didn't see him...

Jeremy Langford rushed for a career-high 151 yards and tied a personal best with three touchdowns as No. 16 Michigan State benefited from five takeaways and took control of the Big Ten Legends Division with a 41-28 win over Nebraska. Connor Cook threw for 193 yards and a touchdown for Michigan State (9-1, 6-0), which defeated the Cornhuskers (7-3, 4-2) for the first time in eight all-time meetings. The Spartans own a two-game advantage over Nebraska and idle Minnesota in the Legends...